Argumentivre Essay

Readings:

Three to five of these readings must be used as sources for this assignment. You should not include research from other sources for this essay.

Start by reading these two relatively neutral sources to establish the current context:

Then read these four arguments about the debate:

Required:

• Each essay MUST incorporate no fewer than three and no more than five of the sources provided with this assignment. You are not to use additional sources. (Our goal is to see students correctly use the provided information.)
• Your sources should be annotated in a similar format as explained in the reading assignment.
• Each essay MUST conclude with a complete, correctly formatted MLA bibliography that efficiently and professionally lists all research work.

Documentation:

Theres a lot to learn about citations, and were going to get to them, but for now, were just looking to get the big ideas right.

To make things easier, you can copy the MLA formatted references of this essays readings listed here. Remember to cite sources in your text as well. You can

Readings

Carlson, Scott. “What’s Really Behind the View That Higher Ed Isn’t Worth It? Yes, the sector has a lot to fix. But the critics miss key details.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. 70, no. 14, 15 Mar. 2024, pp. 36+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints.

June, Audrey Williams. “Is College Worth It? Depends on the Student Debt.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. 70, no. 21, 21 June 2024, pp. 1+. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints.

Levine, Phillip, and Luke Pardue. “Yes, College Is ‘Worth It’ It’s time to retire skepticism around the value of a.” The Chronicle of Higher Education, vol. 70, no. 20, 7 June 2024. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints.

Making College Affordable.” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Sept. 2022, p. 54. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints.

Miltimore, Jon. “Google’s Plan to Disrupt the College Degree Is Exactly What the Higher Education Market Needs.” Gale Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale, 2025. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints. Originally published as “Google’s Plan to Disrupt the College Degree Is Exactly What the Higher Education Market Needs,” Foundation for Economic Education, 24 Aug. 2020.

Rahman, Khaleda. “Is College Still Worth It? Many Americans Say No; Americans are losing faith in higher education amid high tuition, uncertain payoff and culture wars on campus.” Newsweek, vol. 183, no. 7, 20 Sept. 2024. Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints.

Structure:

Your essay should be organized according to the .

After an introduction with a establishing your position, youll write at least three body paragraphs presenting different supporting arguments for your thesis. Remember to include a fourth paragraph with a , which can counter one of your three supporting points. Each body paragraph should include at least one specific reference (either a direct quote or a paraphrase) to a reading. You should mostly rely on evidence from the readings, but you are welcome and encouraged to combine personal experience with the source evidence.

Format:

MLA format is required for this assignment. You may use as a guide.

Length:

750 words (no cover sheet necessary)

Criteria/Rubric Weights:

Review the Standard Argument Essay rubric for specific requirements and points values.

1. Overall understanding of argument (40 pts)
2. Organization/development (40 pts)
3. Use of sources (30 pts)
4. Grammar/mechanics (10 pts)

Points Possible: 120

NOTE:

Remember to review the college’s academic honesty policies regarding plagiarism and the use of AI.

Module Objectives

1. 1.1 Define an academic argument.
2. 1.2 Identify opposing viewpoints in an essay.
3. 1.3 Differentiate fact from opinion.
4. 1.4 Formulate an argumentative thesis.
5. 1.5 Draft an outline to support an argumentative thesis.
6. 1.6 Identify primary types of evidence.
7. 1.7 Identify primary rhetorical appeals such as pathos, ethos, and logos.
8. 1.8 Utilize/Apply recursive writing techniques.

Works Cited

Argument Definition & Meaning. Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/argument#:~:text=%3A%20the%20act%20or%20process%20of,an%20argument%20over%2Fabout%20money.

English Composition 1. Lumen, https://courses.lumenlearning.com/englishcomp1/chapter/argumentation/.

Additional Notes:

Keep in mind that you, of course, want to follow the conventions of the language, which means use good grammar and apply the rules of punctuation appropriate for academic writing. The final draft should be a minimum of 750 words.

Once you have finished drafting, please post the 1st Draft of your Standard Argument Essay in the Discussion Board Thread titled M01: 1st Draft Standard Argument Essay/Peer Reviews.

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